Volvo XC60 – Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Integration pack

Product Overview

The Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Integration for the Volvo XC60 (2010 to 2014 models) allows you to seamlessly connect your smartphone to the factory infotainment system, enabling access to modern features such as navigation, music, and communication apps. This system integrates with the factory 5.5″ or 7″ infotainment audio display and provides enhanced Bluetooth audio support for superior sound quality, making it a modern and convenient upgrade.

Key Features

• Factory Display Integration: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are fully integrated into your 5.5″ or 7″ factory infotainment audio system, maintaining the original design and layout of your Volvo’s dashboard.
• Bluetooth Audio Support: The new hardware supports car Bluetooth audio, offering improved sound quality for music and phone calls. This provides clearer, amplified audio compared to older systems that rely on AUX connections.
• Steering Wheel Music Control: If your vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth audio, you can skip tracks and control music using the steering wheel buttons, enhancing ease of use and safety while driving.
• Mode Switching via NAV Button: For vehicles with a NAV button on the center console, use it to switch between the factory radio and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay modes for easy access to smartphone functions.
• External Button Option: For vehicles without a NAV button, the system includes an external button to switch between factory system and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay modes.
• High-Quality Audio: The system uses your vehicle’s factory Bluetooth audio setup, ensuring clear sound quality and better connectivity during music playback and phone calls.
• No Sensus Pack Required: This system is compatible with vehicles without the Sensus Pack (i.e., no Globe key button).
• No Coding Required: Installation is straightforward, with no additional coding or software updates needed.

Compatibility

• Vehicle Models:
  • Volvo XC60 (2010 to 2014)
• Infotainment System:
  • Compatible with both 5.5″ and 7″ factory infotainment audio systems, without the Sensus Pack.

Installation
Professional installation is recommended to ensure full functionality and seamless integration with your vehicle’s infotainment system. The system connects directly to the vehicle’s wiring and headunit, requiring no major modifications.

Notes

• NAV Button Requirement: If your vehicle has a NAV button, it will be used to switch between the factory system and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. If your vehicle does not have a NAV button, an external button is provided for switching display modes.
• Bluetooth Audio Features: Most Volvo vehicles come equipped with Bluetooth audio, allowing for improved sound quality and steering wheel music control, offering a more premium experience compared to older AUX-based systems.
• Professional Installation: Professional installation is highly recommended to ensure a smooth and damage-free setup process.
• No Coding Required: The system does not require any additional coding or software updates during installation.

Conclusion
The Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Integration for the Volvo XC60 (2010-2014) provides a modern infotainment upgrade while preserving the factory look and feel of your vehicle’s dashboard. With full support for Bluetooth audio, the system delivers enhanced sound quality and convenient steering wheel controls for music, making it an excellent upgrade for a seamless driving experience. The system is easy to use via the NAV button or external button and integrates perfectly with the Bluetooth audio system, providing superior sound quality over older AUX setups

Demo Video

Check out a demo video from a previous installation in a similar audio-equipped vehicle:

With either 5.5″ or 7″ (above picture) Factory Infotainment audio.

With 7″ Factory Infotainment audio , without Sensus Pack ( No Globe key button)

• Mode Switching via NAV Button: For vehicles with a NAV button on the center console, use it to switch between the factory radio and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay modes for easy access to smartphone functions.
• External Button Option: For vehicles without a NAV button, the system includes an external button to switch between factory system and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay modes.